Bronco Health Talk
Bronco Health Talk
Boise State University College of Health Sciences
Discover stories from Boise State's students, employees and alumni that take you inside the College of Health Sciences and out into the community. Hear from a new host and guest each month as they discuss a wide range of healthcare and wellness topics, careers, and opportunities.
How to Stay Young in Old Age - S3 Ep 6
Join us in conversation with Dr. Blake Densley as we dive into the Human Performance Lab and everything they have to offer. Blake goes in depth about the testing they provide, including VO2 max, FTP, bone density, and more, what happens to our bodies as we age, and how to stay fit and strong at every stage of life.Boise State College of Health Sciences: ⁠⁠https://www.boisestate.edu/healthsciences/⁠⁠Check us out on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boisestatecohs/⁠⁠ (@BoiseStateCOHS)
Apr 29
33 min
Neuroscience and How We Read - S3 Ep5
Join us for a fascinating discussion with faculty instructor, Dr. Andriana Christofalos, on how neuroscience informs the way we read, and engage in life celebrations.Boise State College of Health Sciences: ⁠https://www.boisestate.edu/healthsciences/⁠Check us out on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/boisestatecohs/⁠ (@BoiseStateCOHS)
Mar 31
21 min
Sleepless in Boise
Tune in to this episode of Bronco Health Talk to learn all things sleep! Today we are joined by newly endowed faculty Amanda Leightner as we discuss how the respiratory system impacts the human sleep cycle.
Jan 29
27 min
Mental Health During the Holidays
Join us as we talk with Dr. Raissa Miller as we dive into seasonal depression and anxiety around the holidays. Dr. Miller goes in depth about mental health issues with all age levels. Boise State College of Health Sciences: ⁠https://www.boisestate.edu/healthsciences/⁠Check us out on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/boisestatecohs/⁠ (@BoiseStateCOHS)
Nov 28, 2025
19 min
AI in Health Care - S3 Ep2
Join us as we host nursing professors Jenny Alderden and Jason Blomquist to discuss the benefits and challenges of AI in healthcare. Boise State College of Health Sciences: https://www.boisestate.edu/healthsciences/Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boisestatecohs/ (@BoiseStateCOHS)
Oct 27, 2025
29 min
Meet The New COHS Associate Deans - S3 Ep1
Our first episode of the season! New Associate Dean, Dr. Oaklee Rogers and new Associate Dean of Research, Dr. Michael Christopher join us to talk about their roles within the college, and the projects and issues they're tackling in higher education. Listen in for an engaging conversation! Boise State College of Health Sciences: https://www.boisestate.edu/healthsciences/Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boisestatecohs/ (@BoiseStateCOHS)
Sep 30, 2025
20 min
Nursing Meets Business - S2 Ep 8
Sit down with us as Erin Miller and Aja Wilson talk about the Nursing Program. We cover a brief overview of how the program works, and a new business side of the program! Nursing at Boise State: https://www.boisestate.edu/nursing/Boise State College of Health Sciences: https://www.boisestate.edu/healthsciences/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boisestatecohs/ (@BoiseStateCOHS)
Jun 25, 2025
21 min
Inside the DASH Lab: Where Data Meets Discovery - BroncoTales S2 Ep7
Join us this episode to learn about the DASH Lab! Boise State's DASH Lab works with local medical organizations to further the education of students in our Health Data Analytics degree, but also anyone interested! DASH Lab at Boise State: https://www.boisestate.edu/spph/spph-projects-and-initiatives/dash-data-analytics-for-statewide-health/dash-lab-research/Boise State School of Public and Population Health:https://www.boisestate.edu/spph/Boise State College of Health Sciences: https://www.boisestate.edu/healthsciences/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boisestatecohs/ (@BoiseStateCOHS)
Apr 29, 2025
24 min
Empathy in Action: The Power of Social Work - BroncoTales S2 Ep6
Join us on episode 6 of BroncoTales with Scott Chyna from Boise State School of Social Work! Scott and Sam talk the future of Social Work with Ai, trauma informed care, Big T's vs Little T's, and much more! Boise State School of Social Work: https://www.boisestate.edu/socialwork/Boise State College of Health Sciences: https://www.boisestate.edu/healthsciences/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boisestatecohs/ (@BoiseStateCOHS)
Apr 3, 2025
36 min
From the Lab to Treatment: Neuroscience and the Fight Against Parkinson's
Learn more about the Kim Laboratory for neurodivergent research here at Boise State! On this episode of BroncoTales, Dr. Kim takes us through what it is like to have Parkinson's Disease, possible treatments, and his research! Featuring the neuroscience program director, Dr. Yong Hwan Kim. Kim Laboratory at Boise State: https://www.boisestate.edu/alliedhealthsciences/kim-laboratory-for-neurodegenerative-research/Boise State Neuroscience Department:https://www.boisestate.edu/alliedhealthsciences/programs/neuroscience-bs/Boise State College of Health Sciences: https://www.boisestate.edu/healthsciences/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boisestatecohs/ (@BoiseStateCOHS)
Feb 28, 2025
29 min
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